Finance Specialist

5 days ago

Ajax ON, Durham Regional District, ON; Ontario, Canada Vaco LLC Full-time
At Brookfield Properties, the foundation of our success is firmly rooted in our people. Our company is comprised of experts across a range of specialties who share a goal of ensuring our properties are continuously evolving to meet the needs of our communities and stakeholders. To meet this goal, we hire visionary, entrepreneurial talent who help us innovate and enhance our business. We build collaborative teams who value integrity, creativity and diversity. Our teams operate an iconic portfolio of irreplaceable properties within the world’s most dynamic markets. As one of the largest real estate services companies, we provide management and development expertise exclusively for properties owned by Brookfield Asset Management. Brookfield Properties manages real estate around the globe and prioritizes making a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are dedicated to implementing sustainable solutions that reduce environmental impact while collaborating with our partners, tenants and local neighborhoods to bring our properties to life. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst – Financial Operations to join our Brookfield Properties Corporate team. The Senior Financial Analyst will be a key member of the Financial Operations (FinOps) team within Brookfield Real Estate Corporate Operations and will support the financial oversight of the Consolidated Insurance Program. The Insurance Program manages insurance coverage for real estate assets owned or managed by Brookfield. The Senior Financial Analyst will contribute to financial and management reporting, liquidity management, financial operations, and allocations related to the Insurance Program, while partnering closely with Risk Management, Tax, Legal, and Sector Finance teams. The role will support the Senior Director, Insurance Program, in the day-to-day financial oversight and administration of the Consolidated Insurance Program. Assist the Senior Director and Risk Management team in the management of annual allocations for key insurance programs, including validating cost inputs and assumptions, performing reconciliations and variance analysis, and supporting scenario analysis and allocation reporting Manage quarterly and off-cycle premium adjustments related to asset acquisitions and dispositions Support the ongoing refinement and automation of allocation methodologies in partnership with Risk Management Maintain cash flow forecasts for expected premium collections and expenditures, and monitor liquidity across the insurance program and related legal entities Support Sector Finance teams in budgeting and liquidity forecasting related to insurance costs Track and monitor letters of credit (LOCs), intercompany funding arrangements, loans, and investment balances related to the Insurance Program Execute billing and collections processes related to insurance premiums Process vendor payments and manage operational cash flows Track third-party claims payments and ensure timely remittance to properties Support process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of insurance financial operations and reporting Support the preparation and review of financial statements for captive insurance legal entities, including quarterly and annual reporting packages for Brookfield’s consolidated financial reporting Assist in the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for captive insurance entities Prepare supporting documentation for regulatory filings and statutory audits, and coordinate audit requests with external auditors Liaise with the Tax team on quarterly and annual federal and state tax calculations and filings Assist with management company accounting and related reconciliations Maintain strong financial controls and support adherence to internal policies and procedures Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field ~3–6 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, audit, or financial operations ~ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify trends, variances, and key business drivers ~ Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions (Risk, Tax, Legal, and Finance) ~ Solid understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls ~ Proficiency in Excel and experience with financial systems (e.g., Demonstrated involvement in the preparation of financial reporting, reconciliations, and management reporting packages ~ Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, or liquidity planning ~ Familiarity with multi-entity environments and complex organizational structures is an asset ~ Knowledge of insurance programs, captive insurance structures, or regulated entities is considered an asset ~ Exposure to cost allocation methodologies, fin